Spinach Manicotti

Name: Spinach Manicotti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 noodles, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 283.49 g manicotti (cooked); 283.49 g frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained); 473.19 ml low fat cottage cheese; 226.79 g mozzarella cheese, shredded; 14.79 ml garlic, minced; salt and pepper; 473.18 ml spaghetti sauce

Submitted by Clorissasue

"Manocotti noodles stuffed with a spinach and cheese mixture. A very good meal that can be made with low fat ingredients for a nice meal on a diet!"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 2 noodles
Serves:: 6

ingredients

283.49 g manicotti (cooked)
283.49 g frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
473.19 ml low fat cottage cheese
226.79 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
14.79 ml garlic, minced
salt and pepper
473.18 ml spaghetti sauce

directions

Cook manocotti noodles according to al dente package directions. Rince under cold water.
In a bowl combine spinach, cottage cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, garlic and salt and pepper mix well.
Stuff cheese and spinach mixture into manocotti shells and place stuffed shells into 9x13 dish.
Top shells with any remaining mixture, pasta sauce, and then cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes covered with foil. Let sit for a few minutes before dishing up.

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Reviews

Very good. I added some parmesan cheese and 1 egg (because it seemed a little dry) to the cheese/spinach mixture. Otherwise, it was very good and I'll keep this recipe on hand for a nice vegetarian dish.

jdeets